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Faculty, students discuss CSUSB Palm Desert Campus’ $100k grant to expand Nursing Street Medicine Program
KESQ
Sept. 17, 2025
Nursing faculty Diane Vines and Samantha Duffle and student Nicole Corona at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus discuss the $100,000 grant from the Houston Family Foundation that will expand the Nursing Street Medicine Program, which serves underserved populations, with targeted clinics on the street helping vulnerable populations, including those experiencing homelessness.
A Spanish-language version of the segment was broadcast on KESQ’s sister station, Telemundo 15 Palm Springs, “CSUSB Palm Desert recibe una subvención de $100,000 para expandir su programa de ‘street medicine’ o ‘medicina callejera,’” on Sept. 17.
CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Nursing Street Medicine Program receives $100K grant from Houston Family Foundation
KESQ
Sept. 16, 2025
Diane Vines, a nursing faculty member who leads the Nursing Street Medicine Program at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus with Samantha Duffle, commented on the program receiving a $100,000 grant from the Houston Family Foundation to support its mission of delivering compassionate healthcare to underserved populations in the Coachella Valley.
She also was quoted in a similar article that was published by the Uken Report, “CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Nursing Street Medicine Program receives $100,000 grant from Houston Family Foundation,” published on Sept. 16.
Brian Levin, professor emeritus, criminal justice, interviewed by several news media on the topics of extremism and political violence as part of the continuing coverage after fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk:
- CSUSB professor emeritus discusses extremists’ use of Discord social media platform
Los Angeles Times
Sept. 18, 2025
Brian Levin, the founder of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism and professor emeritus at California State University, San Bernardino, was interviewed for an article on the use of the social media platform Discord as federal authorities continue their investigation of the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. - Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the rise of political violence
KQED San Francisco
Sept. 16, 2025
Brian Levin, the founder of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at Cal State San Bernardino, was a guest on the program “Political Breakdown” to discuss the rise of political violence in the U.S. - White supremacists, death threats and ‘disgust’: Charlie Kirk’s killing roils Huntington Beach
Los Angeles Times
Sept. 17, 2025
Brian Levin, the founder of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism and professor emeritus at Cal State San Bernardino, discussed the polarization that extremist groups are exploiting in the aftermath of the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. - The state of US democracy following Charlie Kirk's killing
KPBS San Diego
Sept. 15, 2025
Brian Levin, founder of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, was one of the experts who joined “KPBS Midday Edition” to discuss the implications of democracy in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Levin was interviewed at the beginning of the program. - ‘A cancer on our society’: Toxic social media after Kirk shooting brings calls to log off, put down phones
Los Angeles Times
Sept. 13, 2025
Brian Levin, founder of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism and a professor emeritus at Cal State San Bernardino, was intermewed for an article on how fake social media accounts are exploiting the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to further polarize American society. - ‘Hey fascist, catch’: Authorities nab suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting, but motive still unclear
Los Angeles Times
Sept. 12, 2025
Brian Levin, founder of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism and a professor emeritus at Cal State San Bernardino, was interviewed for an article about the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
His comments were also included in the article “What we know about Tyler Robinson, the young suspect in Charlie Kirk killing,” on Sept. 13. - Amid quiet mourning, some are calling Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr’ and want vengeance
Los Angeles Times
Sept. 12, 2025
Brian Levin, founder of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism and a professor emeritus at Cal State San Bernardino, was one of the experts on extremism interviewed about the religious glorification of Charlie Kirk in an era of increasing political violence. - After Charlie Kirk’s shooting, how will security change for polarizing public figures?
Los Angeles Times
Sept. 12, 2025
Brian Levin, a former New York City police officer and professor emeritus at the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at Cal State San Bernardino, was quoted in an article about security for political figures and similar high-profile personalities appearing at public events. - CSUSB professor emeritus interviewed for segment on the arrest of suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting
CNN
Sept. 12, 2025
Brian Levin, founder of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at Cal State San Bernardino, was interviewed for a segment as part of the continuing coverage of the arrest of the suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah college campus on Sept. 10.
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